Patterk Netser, who was acclaimed as a cabinet minister in Nunavut's Legislative Assembly last week, was assigned portfolios Thursday.

Premier Joe Savikataaq said Netser will assume the Nunavut Housing Corporation and Nunavut Arctic College portfolios on Friday.

"Earlier this week, we swore-in our newest member of the executive council. After seeing Mr. Netser's abilities and interests, I am confident these assignments are a good fit for cabinet," Savikataaq said in a news release Thursday.

The last time he was a cabinet minister, in Nunavut's second Legislative Assembly, Netser was the minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corporation. He also held the portfolios of Environment and Economic Development and Transportation, and he was the minister responsible for the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission.